STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu, Prof. Ashok Aima on Monday inaugurated the two-day national seminar on Exploring Cultural History of Jammu and Ladakh at Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu. The seminar was organised by Centre for History and Culture of Jammu and Ladakh Region, University of Jammu in collaboration with Indian Council of Historical Research, University of Jammu. The seminar was inaugurated by Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu, Prof. Desh Bandhu presided over the seminar. Chief Guest, Prof. Aima in his stressed on developing the appropriate lines of communication across the cultures of the State. Referring to Lalded, he added, “God abodes in every particle. We should not differentiate God. The plurality of the cultural ethos of J&K State to be preserved and revisited in totality.”
Prof. Desh Bandhu, Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu in his presidential remarks talked of cultural characteristics of both the regions of the State emphasising a need for research on the changing contours of culture in today’s context. Prof. S.C Mittal, former Head of the Department (History) Kurushetra Univer-sity, illuminated the ideas glorifying the valour of people of Jammu and Ladakh. Prof Chattopadhyay, former Head, Department of Ancient History Culture Archaeology, University of Allahabad, made a presentation on Jammu and Ladakh as a crucial crossroad of Indian Sub-continent which serves as a niche of rich cultural heritage of the State. Earlier, Prof. Anita Billawaria, Director, Centre for History and Culture of Jammu and Ladakh Region, University of Jammu and chairperson presented formal welcome address. She also outlined the objectives and significance of holding this event. Around 80 participants of Sciences, Social Sciences and Languages Departments from within and outside the State, NSS volunteers, DDE Student are participating in the seminar.
On the occasion, the souvenir was also released by the dignitaries. Dr. Sharda Sharma proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Hina S. Abrol conducted the proceedings. Those present include Prof. D.S Bhau, Director DDE; Prof. V.D Singh, Prof J.K Sharma, Director, CDC, Prof. Jasbir Singh, Chairman NSS and Surabhi Jasrotia.
In the first technical session research papers on various aspects of the theme of seminar were presented by the delegates from various parts of the nation under the chairmanship of Prof. U.C Chattopadhyay and Dr. Lalit Gupta. These include Maj. Gen G.S Jamwal, Dr. Ranjana Mishra (from SNDT, Mumbai) and other scholars and teachers. In the second technical session under the chairmanship of Prof. S.C Mittal eight technical papers were presented by Dr. Sonia Jasrotia, Sunil Choud-hary (from NTM, Ministry of HRD, GoI), Prof Sadaf Shah and other scholars and teachers. Kr Abhimanyu, D.S Billawaria and Parul Manhas were rapporteurs of the sessions.
